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POSTED ON April 7, 2020 | BY Dan Studer
How are you managing commercial waste during the shutdown? Whether your state has declared a full shutdown or not, commercial facilities from strip malls to multifamily housing units have contacted us to help them right-size commercial waste due to COVID-19. We’ve heard from companies at all points on the spectrum, and here are the top ways we’ve been helping people adjust.
Commercial waste reductions
From empty office buildings to shuttered shopping malls, we’ve heard from our brick-and-mortar facility managers and property owners that waste has understandably dropped significantly. Retailers and restaurants may still be offering online sales and pick-up service, but for the most part waste output has been noticeably reduced.
We’ve been having video and voice calls with commercial property owners figure out how much their waste has been reduced and to find the right pickup schedule to meet their needs for the foreseeable future.
This means fewer pickups and, in some cases, even a pause in service. For property owners who may not have people on the ground watching their dumpsters right now, we recently started using Compology camera systems in several of our dumpsters. The technology allows owners to gauge waste levels and also keep an eye on unattended dumpsters to watch for unauthorized dumping.
Whether you have an existing contract or not, we can help you evaluate your current waste output and come up with a COVID-19 waste plan that works for you.
Increasing waste volumes
On the opposite end of the spectrum, where has everyone gone? Home. And what are they doing? Many are ordering products online. This leaves our multifamily property owners and online retailers with increased waste production. Overflowing dumpsters at apartment buildings are not uncommon right now.
In one commercial warehouse case, we have Wayfair locations reporting a sizeable increase in waste generated since the shutdown! We’re helping these customers find solutions such as increasing the number of pickups, adding technology like cameras to monitor volume and, in some cases, adding additional dumpsters.
Recycling centers are down in some areas, and you may have noticed recycling pickup is suspended in some municipalities. In these areas, we’re working with property owners and facility managers to find solutions that work in the short-term.
We’re also helping them plan for the long-term by developing continuity plans they can implement when the shutdowns end.
Whichever end of the spectrum you find yourself, we’re here to help you right-size your commercial waste during COVID-19. We may not be able to meet in person, but we can schedule video calls and help you evaluate your current waste needs.
Our team has been working remotely to make sure existing and new customers find the right waste solutions for their facilities right now. We can help you right-size commercial waste due to COVID-19, and also help with a plan of action when shutdowns end.
Give us a call today to talk about right-sizing your waste. We can help you with locations nationwide, no matter how many facilities you own or manage.